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On August 6, 2024, Doyle Dennis Avery LLP formally filed a wrongful death and maritime negligence claim on behalf of the deceased crewmember’s family in Houston, Texas. The complaint alleges multiple failures, including: Unseaworthiness and Jones Act Negligence of the Miss Peggy, due to inadequate operations, equipment, staffing, or safety features; Negligent navigational and operational conduct by … Read more
Unlike workers’ compensation, which provides limited benefits regardless of fault, Jones Act claims allow you to sue your employer for negligence and recover full damages including pain and suffering, lost earning capacity, and all medical expenses. The Jones Act also has a lower burden of proof—your employer’s negligence only needs to contribute “in the slightest … Read more
Doyle Dennis Avery LLP & the UK law firm, Irwin Mitchell have officially filed a lawsuit on behalf of clients following a catastrophic fire and explosion on an offshore oil and gas platform located near Angola in West Africa. This incident represents the inherent dangers faced by those in the offshore energy sector and the … Read more
Doyle Dennis Avery LLP has filed a lawsuit in Harris County, Texas against Taylor Marine Construction, Inc. and Central Boat Rentals, Inc. on behalf of a Jones Act seaman who sustained serious injuries while working aboard a tug vessel in Galveston Bay. The lawsuit brings claims under the Jones Act and general maritime law, including … Read more
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